Michigan Works!

Workshop

Purpose

To provide to you background information on the basic mechanics, purpose and design of your personal marketing/job search tools.

To help you prepare to create your resume.

Learning Objectives

To help you understand the purpose and value of a resume

To help you discover the different types of resumes

To learn the “do’s and don’ts” of a resume

To share tools so you can create a high quality resume

What is a resume? What should your resume “scream out”?

A resume is a portrait of your: EducationWork ExperienceSkillsAccomplishments

This is why you should hire me

Look what at I can do for you Ms./Mr. Employer

This is how I am going to make you $$$

Purpose of a Resume Sales brochure Marketing tool Fluid document Relevancy- Shows

how your skills match job openings

Brief summary

Before you begin…..

Gather all your information (i.e. dates of employment, awards)

Read the job description so you fully understand which skills to highlight

Check out onetonline.org Set aside 1 hour of time to work on draft Understand this is a work in progress Know you need a 2nd and 3rd eye to review

Resume Reminder

A good resume brings together your work experience, skills, education, and personality traits so they employer gets an overall picture of you.

The employer makes a decision to interview based upon what you share in your resume.

Resume “Rules”There are no hard rules about

formatting, BUT… Consistent formatting, logical, easy to read NO photos or clip art! NO templates!!! Error free, accurate, up-to-date info Tailored to position---RELEVANT!!! 1-2 pages maximum, must fill entire page Save your resume so you can access it multiple places

Three Types of Resume Formats

CHRONOLOGICAL CHRONOLOGICAL RESUMERESUME

A sequence of A sequence of events in timeevents in time

Primary FeaturePrimary Feature

Listing jobs held Listing jobs held from the most from the most

recent backwardsrecent backwards

FUNCTIONAL FUNCTIONAL RESUMERESUME

Focus is on skillsFocus is on skills

Primary FeaturePrimary Feature

Clusters Clusters experiences experiences under skills-under skills-

based headingsbased headings

COMBINATION COMBINATION RESUMERESUME

A creative use of A creative use of organizationorganization

Primary FeaturePrimary Feature

Highlights both Highlights both relevant skills relevant skills

and work and work experience experience

7 Steps to Building a Resume

1. Contact Information2. Job Objective3. Highlights of Skills4. Experience-relevant, Relevant, RELEVANT!

5. Education6. References7. Proof, proof and proof again

Contact Information:

Contact information should include: name, address, city, state (2 capitalized letters) and zip code. (No smaller than 12 pt. font)

Include phone number that is reliable with voicemail set up (appropriate message too).

If you list an email address, it needs to be appropriate and checked daily.

Job Objective:

Your job objective lets the employer know your career goals and gives direction to your resume

Short and sweet…to the point!

The BEST objective is specific. Objective: To obtain a Laborer position

with Johnson Construction.

Highlight these……Top 10 Qualities Employers Look For:

1. Ability to work in a team 2. Leadership 3. Communication skills (verbal and written) 4. Problem-solving skill 5. Strong work ethic and initiative6. Flexibility/adaptability 8. Computer skills 9. Interpersonal skills 10. Organizational skills

Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2012 Job Outlook Survey

Highlights of Skills:

Years of experience in related area of expertise.

Communication skills especially in the area of listening.

Leadership skills. Maintain a positive and productive

workplace. Mastery of basic skills (especially

reading, writing and math). Ability to make professional

decisions and solve problems.

This is the best of the best of you (related to the job)!

Chronological Experience

A reversed sequenced order of employment history with job descriptions.

Functional Experience Relevant Skills: A list of job duties by relevant

topics Work History: Sequenced order of employment

history (without job descriptions)

Work Experience:

Experience comes in many formsPaid jobsBabysitting, lawn care, paper route Volunteer (not court-ordered)ChoresService learning projects

Experience Descriptions

List employment most recent to oldest Provide your title, employer, dates

(MM/YYYY), city/state Emphasize skills and achievements No paragraphs, no I’s 3-5 bullets max Use Actions verbs in past tense Don’t forget to use ONETONLINE.org for

example descriptions

Education: Usually listed at bottom for

HS/early college students List relevant educational

experience. Include the name of the

school, Degree/Diploma, anticipated grad date, city and state.

Add achievements (e.g. GPA over 3.0, awards, perfect attendance, etc.)

Additional Headings???

Odd Jobs

Computer Skills

Classes

Extracurriculars

Leadership

Related Experience

References:

Someone (not related) who will vouch for your for your good work.

Ask permission before you use someone as a referenceGive them a heads up when you are applying for jobs/have an interviewReferences get there own pageProvide 3-5 individuals Target to job, if possible Suggested references: co-workers, supervisors, teachers, coaches…Make sure your reference is someone well-respected

Final Check—Make it PERFECT!A bad resume is worse than no resume at all.

Take the time to do it right!Run a spell check prior to asking for a reviewHave a parent/guardian/teacher look at itHave another person review it (hint, hint: Michigan Works!)

Ask yourself:oIs it 1 full page?

o Is it neat, clean and easy to read?o Is it tailored to the job you are applying? o Can you see how you are qualified? o Would you hire/interview you based on this document?

ANY QUESTIONS?!Thank you!

Sarah JohnsonJAG Specialist

Marquette Michigan Works!

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